March Focus
Dry Brushing is a technique used to create highlights and shading in our designs. Similar to 'floating' colour, it’s a gradual, layered method that requires patience but produces beautiful results.
To develop this skill, we’ll be working with both terracotta pots and watering cans as the subjects, using dry brushing to bring our subjects to life, including a charming pot filled with geraniums. I’ve incorporated a trug from IKEA for inspiration, but as always, you’re welcome to follow along just for the techniques or create your own unique project.
On Demand Replays
Below, you will find all the previously released modules for this course. To ensure you cover all the important steps, please complete them in chronological order, starting with the oldest and progressing to the newest.
About this course
This course consists of four progressive modules, starting with a guided paint-along that lays the foundation of dry brushing. Each module builds on the previous one, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Whether you're a beginner aiming to be introduced to dry brushing or the more experience painter wanting to improve your skills, Carol will be there to guide you every step of the way.
- MODULE 1: Paint Along - Dry Brushing Technique
- MODULE 2: Terracotta Pots
- MODULE 3: Geranium Pot
- MODULE 4: Watering Cans
Resources
Here you will find all the resources you need for this course
- WEEK ONE
- Practice Journal
- 1/4" Deerfoot Brush
- No 3 & No 4 Round Brush
- Burnt Sienna
- Raw Umber
- White (warm or titanium)
- True Ochre (or any yellow)
- Lamp Black
- Remaining Weeks
- All of the above +
- Liner Brush
- 1/4" Deerfoot (optional)
- True Ochre
- Yellow Ochre
- Avocado (or any mid green of choice)
- Primary Red
- Diox Purple (or Lavendar or similar purple)
- For the project I used Light Buttermilk basecoat + Jo Sonja Retarder + Raw Umber